2017 Recipient of Soroptimist Grant

Megan VanDuyne of Roselle was awarded the 2017 Virginia Wagner Educational Grant by the local Soroptimist club.

Megan VanDuyne of Roselle was awarded the 2017 Virginia Wagner Educational Grant by the local Soroptimist club. (Posted by dibobwest, Community Contributor)

Community Contributor dibobwest

Megan VanDuyne of Roselle was awarded the 2017 Virginia M. Wagner Educational Grant by Soroptimist International of Suburban Chicago. Megan, who attended Lake Park High School and Loyola University, is currently enrolled in the Midwestern University- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, IL. She anticipates graduation in May 2018 followed by a career as a Pediatric Emergency Physician. As an undergraduate, Megan volunteered at Lurie Children's Hospital where she discovered her passion for working with children.Soroptimists strive to improve the lives of women and girls in the local area and globally through programs leading to social and economic empowerment, such as, our educational awards. Soroptimist International of Suburban Chicago offers several Awards for women and girls. The award celebration for Megan VanDuyne and other Suburban Chicago winners will be held locally on May 20th. If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our web site, www.si-suburbanchicago.org , or contact us at siofsuburban.chicago@soroptimist.net .

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